Winter Weather Safety Plan

•Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel, bottled water (at least one gallon of water per person per day to last at least 3 days), non-perishable food, and a disaster supplies kit.

•Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.Also interize your barn, shed, or any other structure that may provide shelter for your pets, livestock, or equipment. •Cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.

•Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing. Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts.